The average train between York and Ilford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Ilford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Ilford at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Ilford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Ilford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
York to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Ilford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Barking station.
Book your York to Ilford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Ilford is 277.9 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from York to Barking station via Sheffield, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 3h 55m.